Peter Mangesho is a social anthropologist specializing in the study of the social and cultural aspects of health and diseases. His ongoing research focuses on antibiotic circulation, use and regulation in relation to antibiotic resistance in Africa. In the current project he is studying the historical contribution of global funded health programs and clinical research to single-use medical devices in Tanzania. Through his ethnographic and collaborative research, his work contributes to critical global health issues, especially in Africa, by focusing on understanding local perspectives and needs.